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Recent research from Washington University in St. Louis has shed light on the significant role that dark-brown carbon (d-BrC) plays as a snow-warming agent in the aftermath of wildfires. This type of carbon, which is light-absorbing and water-insoluble, has been found to be 1.6 times more potent than black carbon, previously thought to be the

Tropical forests play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle, serving as a significant terrestrial carbon sink. However, recent research indicates that climate change poses a serious threat to the carbon balance of these ecosystems. A study conducted by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Colorado State University, and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute reveals

The research conducted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist, Társilo Girona, sheds light on the possibility of providing the public with days or even months of warning before a major earthquake strikes. By analyzing two significant earthquakes in Alaska and California, Girona and his team discovered a method that could potentially revolutionize earthquake forecasting.

Drylands cover almost half of the world’s land surface, encompassing deserts, shrublands, grasslands, and savanna woodlands. These regions are characterized by water scarcity, which has profound impacts on natural ecosystems and human activities such as agriculture, forestry, and livestock production. While the role of climate change and land management practices in dryland expansion has been

Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have recently made an intriguing discovery deep within Earth’s liquid core. This doughnut-shaped region, located at low latitudes and parallel to the equator, has remained hidden until now. The structure, found at the top of the outer core where it meets the mantle, offers new insights into the

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) plays a crucial role in regulating Earth’s climate by acting as a giant ocean conveyor belt that distributes heat around the planet. A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Southampton, the Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, the National Oceanography Center, and Stockholm University focused on the

In 2023, Canada experienced the warmest and driest conditions in decades, leading to extreme forest fires that released about 640 million metric tons of carbon. This amount is comparable to the annual fossil fuel emissions of a large industrialized nation. The fires, which burned an area roughly the size of North Dakota from May to

As global warming continues to wreak havoc on our planet, Greenland stands out as one of the frontlines experiencing accelerated warming trends. The Arctic Amplification phenomenon has intensified the warming in northern regions, including Greenland, posing a significant threat to our planet’s ecosystems and coastal areas. The repercussions of this rapid warming extend far beyond

Ecosystems play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle, with the soils of northern forests acting as key reservoirs that help mitigate the impact of carbon dioxide emissions on the atmosphere. However, a unique experiment conducted by Peter Reich of the University of Michigan has revealed alarming findings. While trees absorb carbon dioxide through

The first seven months of 2024 brought significant seismic activity, with a magnitude 7.5 earthquake striking Japan’s Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day. This catastrophic event claimed the lives of more than 280 individuals and caused extensive damage to over 83,000 homes. Geologists delving into the details of this earthquake have uncovered a rare phenomenon

Terrestrial ecosystems around the world are facing numerous challenges due to factors related to global change. A recent international study conducted by the Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology of Seville (IRNAS-CSIC) has shed light on the sensitivity of these ecosystems to the increasing number of environmental stressors. The findings of the study, published in

A recent study published in the journal Science has shed light on the effectiveness of 1,500 climate policy measures implemented across 41 countries over the past two decades. The research team, comprised of experts from various institutions, provides a comprehensive evaluation of these policies, revealing both successes and failures in emissions reductions. The study findings

Predicting the path and intensity of tropical cyclones is crucial for ensuring the safety of communities in their trajectory. However, the current forecasting limit of five days presents challenges in early preparation and evacuation efforts. Traditional physics-based models like the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model have limitations in capturing the dynamic environmental factors that